Smittybilt Scout Trailer Reviews?

[RWB_Runner]

Unhappy with how small the stove drawer was, and the fact you have to stand on the opposite side to cook, I just made a simple drawer for the stove. I will be attaching legs at a later date. The weight of the wooden drawer compared to the old metal drawer is a crazy difference. I may not even need the legs. Less than 5 pounds for the wood compared to greater than 15-20 lbs for the metal. I need 2 pick up 2 more eye let bolts to finish the front. The stove will be held in place by 2 bungee cords.
Also I have an idea about mounting 5 gallons of gas and 5 gallons of water to side fender of the trailer. Just have to go pick up 2 jerry can holders.
Heading up to the eastern shore this weekend for some camping, so I will paint the drawer at a later date.
Also I won a Yeti 400 Goal Zero in a raffle this week, so I will have a simple on board battery set up for the time being! I haven't decided if this will be permanent.

 

[Midnightsun]

Looks good! I'm sure we all will be doin a little customizing soon

 

[Midnightsun]

You might already know this but rotopax is some neat stuff and gives you a lot of options. Water fuel and storage

 

[Silverback07]

RWB_Runner, great idea to replace the drawer. That latch eats up so much space. They could have used something much smaller or an external latching mechanism and given us a few more inches for a stove.

 

[Kmrtnsn]

You might already know this but rotopax is some neat stuff and gives you a lot of options. Water fuel and storage

When you compare cost per SqIn of space and durability they don't even come close to the GI Sceptre 20L/5Gal fuel or water cans.

 

[Midnightsun]

When you compare cost per SqIn of space and durability they don't even come close to the GI Sceptre 20L/5Gal fuel or water cans.

Space or amount boils down to static and dynamic weight. And can be torn off trailer and left way behind without knowing. Just saying

 

[Silverback07]

Build a better mount so you don't leave it on the trail.

 

[Midnightsun]

How's your rainfall in Austin?

 

[Silverback07]

Honestly its minimal where I am at. It has rained maybe 4-6" total. Winds had gusts into the 40 MPH range but have died off. Nothing like they are getting in Houston. It did saturate the ground pretty good here, had a couple 10-12' tall shrubs in the front yard want to tip over with the winds, they were leaning at about a 45 degree angle.

Edit... guess I was wrong.. news says we have got over 10"... but it doesn't seem like it. I suppose its just because it has been a steady even rain here, not torrential downpours, just a steady rain for 3 days.

 

[McDowra]

Looks like they got my trailer in the warehouse and are currently processing the order. I feel like a kid waiting for Santa Claus, ordered on August 8th so not too long of a wait.

 

[Silverback07]

Good deal.. congrats.

 

[RWB_Runner]

Oh hey there!

 

[McDowra]

Oh hey there!
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Very Nice! Can't wait till mine gets here

 

[RWB_Runner]

RWB_Runner, great idea to replace the drawer. That latch eats up so much space. They could have used something much smaller or an external latching mechanism and given us a few more inches for a stove.

You mean something like this?

 

[Tkhawk]

OK RWB_runner now you're just showing off to make us jealous! Just kidding, thank you for all of the inspiration. I was really hoping mine would show up this week so I could get it built and enjoy it this weekend, but this week is quickly disappearing and no trailer in sight.